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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.91, 951 and 223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.91, 951 and 223.15 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.91 : 951 = 223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.91/951 = 223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.91x = 951 × 223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.91x = 212,215.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,215.65/633.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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